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Easy Cheese Crackers

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These are gorgeous crackers with lots of flavor. Easy to make, they are a great holiday appetizer or snack for game day. They keep well for several days and the dough can be kept for up to 3 days before baking. 

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 40 crackers

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, in pieces
  • 1 cup grated cheese such as Gruyere, Fontina, or Emmenthal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour + extra for rolling

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, put the cheese, butter pieces, salt, and peppers. 
  2. Pulse until the cheese is in small bits. 
  3. Add the flour and pulse a few times until it starts to come together. Don’t overwork it. 
  4. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured counter or surface and sprinkle lightly with flour. 
  5. Gather it with your hands a few times until it forms a ball. It should be smooth but don’t knead or touch it more than necessary. 
  6. Flatten into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. 
  7. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. 
  8. Butter a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper. 
  9. Lightly flour a surface or counter and use a rolling pin to roll the dough to about 1/4 inch. 
  10. If necessary, work in batches keeping the unused dough wrapped in the refrigerator. 
  11. Cut rounds using a cookie cutter (or some other form) and place in the prepared baking sheet an inch apart. 
  12. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the crackers are a light golden brown and quite firm. 
  13. Let cool on a wire rack. You can eat them slightly warm or at room temperature. 
  14. Store in airtight tins. 
  • Author: Paula Montenegro
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Refrigeration time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Crackers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://vintagekitchennotes.com/cheez-it-ish-crackers/